In your Last Will and Testament make a Living Memorial by giving a donation to St. Patrick’s Church for Liturgy, Catechism, Education, Youth, Buildings, Sanctuary, Hall, Rectory, Office, Grounds.

Parish Mission Statement: “Cultivating Catholic faith as a Parish family nurtured through the Holy Eucharist and Sacred Scripture.”

Oración de la Misión Parroquial : “Cultivando la fe Católica como una familia Parroquiana através la Eucaristía y la Sagrada Escritura. ”

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Parish Office…......838-2133/Fax: 838-1077 E-mail address….stpatrickripon@juno.com

Open Monday-Friday 9:00AM-12:00PM / 1:30-5:00 PM

Vocations to Priesthood & Religious Life: Sister Wanda………………………...466-4797

MASSES: Saturday…………...(English) 5:00 PM (Spanish) 7:00 PM Sunday…………….. (Latin) 6:30 AM (English) 8:00 AM (English) 10:00 AM (Spanish) 11:30 AM

Weekday Masses in the Holy Angel Chapel: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Fridays...8:00 AM

Miércoles en español…………………....6:30 PM

Perpetual Adoration:…………………...Everyday

Confessions: Friday………………………………5:00-6:00 PM Saturday……………………………3:30-4:30 PM

St. Patrick’s Church web-site

stpatrickripon.com

Music Director: Madeline Archibeque (English)………..838-7652 Francisco & Alicia Gomez (Spanish)…..322-9197

Information on Catholicism: If you’re just curious, or if you think now is the time to join the church call, Steve Skov……………...……...209-765-1130

Catechism: Teri Carrillo….…...………838-3101 (Tuesdays & Wednesdays 4:00-5:15 PM)

Confirmation: Doris Sanders………....838-3101

St. Vincent DePaul………….... ……….838-7605

Baptisms: Make an appointment with Fr. Jeff Wilson

Weddings: Call parish at least 6 months in advance

BULLETIN & SUNDAY NOTICES NEED TO BE RECEIVED IN WRITING, AT THE RECTORY,

TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE PUBLISHED BULLETIN DATE.

Founded 1878 A.D.

SAINT PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH

19399 E. Hwy 120 ● Ripon, CA 95366 ● 209-838-2133 Ripon Farmington Escalon

Father Jeff Wilson, Pastor Deacon Tom Ciccarelli, Administrator

Deacons Fidel Carrillo and Juan Estupiñan

December 20, 2015 4th Sunday of Advent PARISH OFFICE CLOSED

The Parish Office will be closed Wednesday, December 23rd

at 12:00PM, Thursday, December 24th and Friday,

December 25th in observance of Christmas and Wednesday,

December 30th at 12:00PM, Thursday, December 31st and

Friday, January 1st in observance of New Year’s.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #14499

6th ANNUAL CRAB DINNER

The Knights of Columbus Council #14499 will be having

their 6th Annual Crab Dinner on Saturday, January 16, 2016

at St. Patrick’s Parish Hall. NO HOST cocktail hour starts at

5:30PM; Crab dinner at 6:30PM. Dinner includes Crab,

Pasta, Salad and Tri-tip. Raffle and Silent Auction is at

7:30PM. Cost is $50.00 per person. Pre-sale only,

no tickets will be sold at the door. All Proceeds go to

support our local charities. For information and tickets

contact Larry at (209) 838-0989.

WALK FOR LIFE - JANUARY 23, 2016

We have charted one bus with 47 passenger seats.

Reserve your seat for $25.00 (non-refundable) at the parish

office. If you are unable to attend, you might consider

sponsoring someone from our parish. Any questions please

call Rebecca at 838-8827.

GIFTS FOR THE PREGNANCY HELP CENTER

Again this Christmas we celebrate the Birth of Our Beloved

Little King by helping Mothers and Babies with gifts that

meet their needs. There will be a Christmas Tree at the

back of the Church with little cards detailing these needs.

The Center greatly appreciates each and every gift given

with love.

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS MASS BEFORE MIDNIGHT!

Come to enjoy an hour of beautiful traditional Christmas

music presented by St. Patrick’s Music Ministry and the

Central Valley String Quartet. Prepare your hearts for the

Birth of the Holy Child as you reflect on this special time of

the year surrounded by the sounds of sacred Christmas

music! Music program begins at 10:00PM followed by

Christmas Eve Mass at 11:00PM.

“JOSEPH OF NAZARETH” DVD’S

“Joseph of Nazareth” DVD’s have arrived. If you ordered

one please contact Cathy Turner at 838-2133.

BUILDING FUND DONATIONS NEEDED

We are installing lights in the back parking lot, adding new

bathrooms in our church and remodeling our parish office.

Please consider a year end donation.

PARKING LOT ISSUES

Please follow the “NO PARKING” signs and “NO PARKING”

areas in the church parking lot. This is per the Ripon Fire

Department and Highway Patrol. Emergency vehicles need

to have access throughout the campus. Thank you for your

cooperation.

POINSETTIA DONATIONS

The Altar Society needs your help in decorating the church

for this glorious Christmas Season. We will be decorating

with poinsettias throughout the church. Please help with a

small donation to help with the costs. Please label your

envelope “Altar Society” or “Poinsettia Donation”.

CAN YOU SPEND 1 HOUR WITH ME?

“With Mary Immaculate, let us adore, thank, implore and console,

the Most Beloved and Sacred Heart of Jesus in the Blessed

Sacrament.” Adoration hours available: Sunday: 6:30AM,

9:00AM; Monday: 6:00AM; Tuesday: 12:00PM, 1:00PM;

Wednesday: 6:00PM; Thursday: 4:00PM and Friday:

5:00AM. Please call 599-8451.

TIME TO HEAL

Please pray for the following people who are ill: Fr. Peter

Carota, Char Dunn, Fred Gantor, Joni Christensen, Kirk

Bowers, Joe Brum, Elsie Courtral. For more information on

Communion for the sick, please call Elizabeth Ferral

599-0022.

LAST SUNDAY’S SECOND COLLECTION

The second collection last Sunday for the Retirement Fund

for Religious was in the amount of $1,846.96. Thank you

for generous donations!

LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTION

The Sunday collection last week was in the amount

of $5,944.44. Thank you for your donations and continued

support for the church!

HOLIDAY MASS SCHEDULE

Horario de Misas durante la Navidad

December 24, Thursday/jueves 5:00 PM Mass (English) 8:00 PM Misa (español) 11:00 PM Mass (English)

December 25, Friday/viernes 10:00 AM Mass (English) 11:30 AM Misa (español)

January 1, Friday/viernes 10:00 AM Mass (English) 11:30 AM Misa (español)

20 de Diciembre 2015 4º Domingo de Adviento DONACIONES DE FONDOS PARA LOS EDIFICIOS

NECESITADAS

Estamos instalando luces en el aparcamiento atras de la iglesia, añadiendo nuevos baños en nuestra iglesia y la remodelación de nuestra oficina parroquial. Por favor considere una donación al fin de año. PROBLEMAS SOBRE EL ESTACIONAMIENTO

Por favor, sigue de observar los señales de las zonas de "NO PARKING" en el estacionamiento de la iglesia. Esto es por el Departamento de Bomberos de Ripon y la Patrulla de Caminos. Vehículos de emergencia deben tener acceso a través de la Iglesia. Gracias por su cooperación. OFICINA PARROQUIAL CERRADA

La oficina parroquial estará cerrada el miércoles, 23 de diciembre a las 12:00PM, el jueves, el 24 de diciembre y el viernes, 25 de diciembre en observancia de Navidad y el miércoles, 30 de diciembre a las 12:00PM, el jueves, el 31 de diciembre y el viernes, 1 de enero en observancia del Año Nuevo. CAMINATA POR LA VIDA - 23 DE ENERO 2016

Tenemos un autobús con 47 asientos de pasajeros. Reserve su asiento por $25.00 (no reembolsable) en la oficina parroquial. Si usted no puede asistir, usted podría considerar el patrocinio de un estudiante de confirmación o alguien de nuestra parroquia. Si hay preguntas por favor llame a Rebecca al 838-8827. EL GRUPO DE ORACION

El Grupo de Oración invita a toda la comunidad de San Patricio, los que quieran participar al Grupo todos los miércoles a las 6:30 PM la misa, y después al Grupo para orar todos juntos y compartir la palabra de Dios. ¿PUEDES QUEDARTE 1 HORA CONMIGO? Los siguientes días y horas necesitan ser llenadas. Ven orar por vocaciones, la familia, la parroquia y para la paz para el mundo ¿Puedes tomar una? Favor de llamar a Teresa a 599-8451. domingo: 6:30AM, 9:00AM; lunes: 6:00AM; martes: 12:00PM, 1:00PM; miércoles: 6:00PM; jueves: 4:00PM; y viernes: 5:00PM. POINSETTIAS DE NAVIDAD

La Sociedad del Altar necesita fondos para decorar la iglesia con flores para la Navidad. Por favor ayuda con una donación pequeña. Marca su sobre con “Sociedad del Altar” o “Flores para la Navidad”. MASSES THIS WEEK—MISAS ESTA SEMANA

(December 19-27) Sat./sáb. 5:00 PM Maria Noemia Silva+ Candido & Maria Borges+ Carlos Medeiros+ Jose Bem+ All Souls in Purgatory

(español) 7:00 PM Todos Parroquianos de San Patricio (int. esp.) Fidel Ruvalcaba (int. esp.)

Sun./dom. (Latin) 6:30 AM Maurice+ and Mary Kaehler

8:00 AM Luis Correia+ Claudia Machado+ Emily Famoso+ Joseph Cunha+ Jacques Astabie+

10:00 AM Dominick DePalma+ Pat DePalma+ Joe Correia+ Mary Wilkinson+ Giovanni Tarantino+

(epañol) 11:30 AM Fidel Ruvalcaba (int. esp.) Todas Almas del Purgatorio

Mon./lun. 8:00 AM All Souls in Purgatory

Tues./mar. 8:00 AM Beth McMahon (sp. int.) Mrs. Fonseca+ All Souls in Purgatory

Wed./mié. 8:00 AM All Souls in Purgatory

(español) 6:30 PM Todos Parroquianos de San Patricio (int. esp.)

Thurs./jue. 5:00 PM Joe Silva, Sr.+ Mary Silva+ Angie Marie Silva+ Manuel Telles+ All Souls in Purgatory

(español) 8:00 PM Todos Parroquianos de San Patricio (int. esp.)

11:00 PM John Fontes+ Filomena Silveira+ Anthony Aloisio+ Alfred Sorrenti+ Barbara Aller+

Fri./vier. 10:00 AM Claudia Machado+ Joe Dutra+ Louis Maumoynier+ Emily Goularte+ Carlos Medeiros+

(epañol) 11:30 AM Todos Parroquianos de San Patricio (int. esp.)

Sat./sáb. 5:00 PM Kirk Bowers (sp. int.) Santiago Castro+ Carolyn Powell+ All Souls in Purgatory

(español) 7:00 PM Todos Parroquianos de San Patricio (int. esp.) Todos los Adoradores y sus familias vivos y difuntos (int. esp.)

Sun./dom. (Latin) 6:30 AM Tony Catunta+

8:00 AM Noelle McMahon (sp. int.) Kirk Bowers (sp. int.) Claudia Machado+ Manuel Simoes+ Thomas Dugo Family+

10:00 AM The Ochoa-Cruz Family (sp. int.) Joe Correia+ Leandro Perez+ Santiago Castro+ Teresa Castro+

(epañol) 11:30 AM Todas Almas del Purgatorio

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The Men of St. Patrick’s

Dedicated to Pastor and Parish

Join us!

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Prayer Fellowship Unity Good Works

KNIGHTS

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Council #14499

Interested persons can contact the Parish Office at

838-2133.

Executive

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14303 Campbell Road, Escalon, California 95320